I am currently working on putting together a new unit for my 4th grade literacy class.  I've basically been given free reign to do what ...

It's Day 2 of the December School Day Photo Challenge ! Day 2 - Wrapping Paper Well, this one is kind of obvious.  Wrapping pa...

It's day one of the December School Day Photo Challenge ! Day 1 - Giving I come from a school full of amazingly generous chil...

Today, I'm sharing a picture book that is probably better suited to the younger set, but was one I used with my summer school friends wh...

Yesterday was the last day of summer school, and I could not be happier!  I love teaching, but I am ready for some time off!   Today, I have...

HAPPY SPRING BREAK! I could not be any happier to be on break this week!  There is a serious case of   Spring fever bouncing in my br...

. . . and I need to get ready! I thought I would share few resources I have come across and/or used in the past. Let's begin with so...

picture source Hello September!   When did that happen?!!!!  I know many of you have started school, but here in NJ the festivities...

Summer in NJ can sometimes mean spells of unpredictable thunderstorms when its been really hot.  This past week or so has been one of those ...

Summertime means time to read!  As an avid reader, I love that in the summer I have the time to really indulge with some good books.  Howeve...